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Car Towing: When it’s OK, what you need and how to do it

Published 21 September 2021
By Gavin Conway
Towing another car behind yours might sound like a simple operation, but it isn’t – if you’ve never towed another vehicle, you’ll discover that it’s actually quite tricky...
How to change a car wheel, step-by-step

Haynes How-To: change a car wheel

A puncture, pothole or unforgiving kerb can strike at any time. More often than not, however, it will be when it’s dark, raining and you’re nowhe
Published 29 November 2017
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Driving with fuel light on 'irresponsible', says Highways...

Motorists who risk running out of petrol by driving with their fuel warning light on are “irresponsible” and should fill up before they travel...
Published 01 December 2015

Which breakdown service can fix our car fastest?

Tim Shallcross, who used to train AA patrols, devised a test to find out which of Britain’s three main roadside assistance services is best.
Published 24 August 2015